About Our Church
Westmount Baptist Church
Who We Are
At Westmount Baptist, we strive to follow Jesus Christ as revealed in the Bible, which we believe to be God’s unique and authoritative Word for all people. Just as Jesus engaged with those searching for answers, love, and belonging, we, too, are on a journey of faith and discovery.
We are:
- Seeking answers to life’s most important questions.
- Building an authentic community where we can safely explore these questions.
- Pursuing a life of purpose, relevance, and meaning.
- Striving to make a positive impact on society.
- Committed to worshiping God and caring for His creation.
We haven’t arrived yet, but we are on the journey—and we invite you to travel with us! Join us for worship every Sunday at 11:00 AM EST as we grow together in faith and experience the depth of God’s love.
Our Partnerships
In our faith journey, we are blessed to share fellowship and mutual support with various partners as we seek to serve God more effectively. Locally, we collaborate with other churches as part of the Quebec Association of Baptist Churches. Regionally, we are one of 365 churches within the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec. Nationally, we join over 1,000 congregations through the Canadian Baptist Ministries. Globally, we unite with more than 100 million Christians as part of the Baptist World Alliance, strengthening our collective mission in Christ.
Our Beliefs
Our Team
Our History
We believe that Water Baptism by Immersion, after Regeneration, and the Lord’s Supper are the ordinances Christ gave to the church. These ordinances are performed as acts of obedience and as a testimony of the believer’s faith in a Crucified, Buried, and Risen Saviour. They are both symbolic and are not to be regarded as a means of Salvation.
– Church Ordinance
Who We Are
Our Leadership Team
Ps. Joel Kwadwo Okyere
Senior Pastor
In 2019, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, PJ returned to Montreal to pastor Westmount Baptist Church. Facing financial hardship and potential closure, he persevered in prayer and dedicated service, holding fast to God’s promise: “If you continue to do what I ask you to do in serving Me, I will build My Church.” and has subsequently seen God keep His promise to continually provide for the church, build the congregation, and turn things around.
Beyond his heart for discipleship, prayer, and multicultural ministry, PJ balances his technical roots as a Cyber Security Analyst. At home, Joel is happily married to Pamela and is an avid dog lover. Driven by a desire to demonstrate Christ’s love practically, he remains devoted to building inclusive, faith-filled communities.
Ps. Marc Potvin
Chairman of Board of Deacons & Trustees
Ps. Neville Lewis
Associate Pastor
Pastor Neville Lewis is a devoted pastor with a deep love for the Gospel and a passion for people. With over 15 years of pastoral experience, he is committed to teaching God’s Word in a way that is relevant to everyday life. He often draws from his personal journey to inspire others, demonstrating God’s faithfulness through his own experiences.
Pastor Neville is married to Vicky, and together, they have three children who live in Toronto and Montreal. They reside in the West Island of Montreal and are known for their compassion and exemplary faith.
Ps. Morris Adzah
Worship & Next Generation Pastor
Originally from Ghana, Morris has served in worship and ministry since his university years as a worship leader, music director, and leader of an interdenominational music and arts ministry. His love for worship also finds expression through songwriting, recording original music, and playing musical instruments. After moving to Canada, he earned a Bachelor of Theology and Master of Divinity.
He is married to Arielle, and together they have a son. He loves people, enjoys genuine conversations, and is passionate about creating spaces where people feel welcomed, encounter God, and grow in knowing Him
Westmount Baptist Church
Our History
Baptist work in Montreal began with the establishment of the First Baptist Church on St. Helen’s Street in 1831, followed by the founding of Montreal Baptist College a year later. In 1902, members from First, Oliver, and Grace Baptist Churches united to form Westmount Baptist Church. Initially, services were held in the Queen’s Theatre on St. Catherine Street and later in a church building on the corner of de Maisonneuve and Olivier Avenues.
The First World War delayed the construction of the current church building, but it officially began with the turning of the sod by the Right Honourable David Lloyd George in October 1923. The cornerstone was laid in 1924 by Honourable Albert Matthews of Toronto, a former member and later Lt. Governor of Ontario, with the church dedicated in April 1925 by Rev. Gabriel Reid Maguire, F.R.G.S.
Designed in the Greek Renaissance style by architect Sidney Comber, the church interior exemplifies “free church” architecture, placing the preaching of the gospel at the heart of the worship experience. Unlike the narrow sanctuaries of liturgical churches, the seating is arranged close to the pulpit and choir. The positioning of the Communion Table, pulpit, and baptistery emphasizes biblical exposition, the believer’s baptism as the rite of entry, and the Lord’s Table as a simple remembrance meal.
The sanctuary houses a beautiful Casavant organ dedicated to the war dead of World War I, along with chimes presented by the five children of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jones. True to free church traditions, the sanctuary is simple and unadorned, save for heraldic shields bearing symbols of the gospel—such as Christ as King, Shepherd, Anchor, and the Word of God as the “Sword of the Spirit” and the “Helmet of Salvation.”
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